Indian Fruit Char Raw Fruits Also Know As Buchanania Lanzan.
Family:-
- NACARDIACEAE (Mango Family, Cashew Family, Sumac Family)
- As per The Plant List: Anacardiaceae
Species:-
- Buchanania lanzan
- Accepted Name (The Plant List): Buchanania cochinchinensis (Lour.) M.R.Almeida
Common Names:
- English:- Calumpong nut, Almondette Tree
- Vernacular Names:
- Hindi: Chironji, Piyal, Piar, Char
- Kannada: Charoli, Kole maavu, Murkali
- Tamil: Sarajparuppu, Moraetha
- Telugu: Sarapappu, Morli, Sara, Jaru manidi
- Odia : Char,Chahar (Sambalpuri)
- Sanskrit: Priyala
Key Identification Features:-
- Habit: Large evergreen tree (up to 15 m tall).
- Bark: Rough, dark-grey, exfoliating.
- Leaves: Simple, thickly coriaceous, broad, oblong; tomentose beneath with swollen petiole.
- Inflorescence: Panicle of racemes.
- Flowers: Small, white, with a fleshy central disk.
- Fruit: Drupe.
Flowering and Fruiting Period :-
January– April
Habitat and Ecology:-
- Occurs in deciduous to semi-evergreen forests, up to 1400 m elevation.
- Produces copious gum; kernels used in sweetmeats.
Conservation Status:
Not Evaluated (NE)
Distribution:-
- INDIA
1.TANIL NADU
2.ANDRAPRADESH
3. ODISHA
-World
India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka.
Key Vitamins in (Char Fruit):-
1. Vitamin C:
- Rich in ascorbic acid, which boosts immunity, supports skin health, and acts as an antioxidant.
- Unripe (green) fruits have higher vitamin C content than ripe ones.
2. Vitamin A:
- Contains beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), which supports eye health and immune function.
3. B-Complex Vitamins:
- Small amounts of B vitamins like thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), and niacin (B3), which aid metabolism and energy production.
Other Nutrients:
- Iron: Helps combat anemia.
- Calcium: Supports bone health.
- Dietary Fiber:- Aids digestion.
- Antioxidants: Flavonoids and phenolic compounds for fighting oxidative stress.
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